Mountain rescue teams were called out to assist two women who suffered injuries while walking in the Brecon Beacons yesterday In the first incident, a woman suffered a lower leg injury while walking on the peaks above Ogmore Vale.
Western Beacons Mountain Recue Team responded to the emergency call on Monday afternoon with two vehicles and personnel from the neighbouring Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team. On route, it was noticed that a rescue team was already in the Brecon Beacons and this team rushed to the scene.
A rescue helicopter from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency arrived in the air above the woman as the team arrived at the scene, and the woman was evacuated onboard the aircraft for transfer to hospital. Western Beacons Mountain Recue Team said: "We wish the casualty a speedy recovery."
